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Supports easy tape removal and replacement for palm camcorders, Such as the HDR-HC1, HVR-A1, the TRV series and others, when attached to small to medium sized tripods. Has five mount points for chosing the right offset to allow the tape to clear.
Description
This is a camcorder tripod spacer adapter for bottom loading camcorders to allow the safe removal of the tape from the camcorder while still mounted to a tripod.
One of the biggest drawbacks for this excellent camcorder is that the tape cannot be removed if it is mounted on a tripod without removing the camera from the tripod, that takes time and can affect pointing direction between tapes. This tripod adaptor overcomes that limitation. This part is easy to install and remove. Also, this adapter does not interfere with easy battery removal and insertion.
The part weighs about 3oz or 80g.
Camcorder Compatibility
All Camcorders with an alignment pin socket about half an inch (0.56" / 14mm) ahead of the
Known Compatible Camcorders:
HVR-A1 (all variants)
HDR-HC1 (all variants)
CCD-TRV17
CCD-TRV37
CCD-TRV57
CCD-TRV87
DCR-TRV230
DCR-TRV250
DCR-TRV280
DCR-TRV330
DCR-TRV350
DCR-TRV380
DCR-TRV480
DCR-TRV530
Known Incompatible Camcorders:
Canon HV10, Canon ZRx00 series, known models: ZR200 and ZR500.
Tripod Compatibility
This adapter might not work with all tripods, but it should work with all tripods whose heads are less than 2.9" / 72mm from the mount screw to the right face (including pan arm) and whose mounting screw already fits the camera (1/4"-20 type thread). The adapter has adjustable side offset, with three threaded holes, and each point is compatible with tripod heads or accessories with an alignment pin.
Known Compatible Tripods and Other Equipment:
BeachTek DXA-2s, DXA-4, DXA-6 series.
Bogen 3063 head with the hexagonal release plate
Pro Albinar PH-656Q head
Spiderbrace 2
SLIK U9000
Sony VCT-870RM tripod
SunPak Video-Pro-M
Known Incompatible Products:
Owners of these tripod and head products should consider at the HC1-PROT or HC1-PROAT adapters.
Steadicam Merlin
Compatible Products, But Requires An Extra Step:
These products are compatible but require an extra step by ejecting the tripod's quick release block before the tape can be changed. Consider this when chosing an adapter.
Bogen 3433, (Bogen number for Manfrotto 501), 503, 701RC2 head
Manfrotto 501, 503, 701RC2 head
These lists are not exhaustive
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Contents
This item includes an aluminum spacer block adapter that is powder coated black for durability, a small screw and simple mounting instructions. This part is designed to stay on the camera and makes a very stable base for setting on a desk, particularly for when transferring the video to a computer.
Shipping and Handling Costs for GEN-SHIM
USA:
First Class Mail: $3.99 for one, $4.99 for two.
Priority Mail: $6.10 for up to three.
Global:
Airmail Letter Post to Canada: Approximately $4 USD
Airmail Letter Post: Approximately $8, may vary depending on destination.
Instructions:
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This web page was last updated 2007 Feb 8